Kids, families and their furry friends are invited to participate in two fab-BOO-lous free events including the HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest from 11 am to noon and Kids Seaside Trick or Treat from 1-3pm on this weekend on Saturday, October 26, 2019 in Ventura Harbor Village.
Dogs dressed as ghosts, goblins, witches and more, along with costumed kids and spooktacular parents, will gather in picturesque Ventura Harbor Village to celebrate Halloween seaside.
A Dog Day Afternoon:
Kicking off the single day full of fall festivities on October 26th is the 7th Annual Ventura Harbor Village HOWL-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest supported by Doggie Sponsor, Ventura Pet Barn. The Instagrammable pet parade from 11 am to noon, draws hundreds of canine lovers to the harbor. A wonderful display of dogs in thematic costumes have a chance to win prizes for the best attire.
Dog owners and their furry com-pet-itors are encouraged to arrive a little early at 10:30am to check-in near the Carousel at Ventura Harbor Village. The contest is open to canines only. Up to 75 dogs can enter the contest and there is no entry fee!
Pre-registration is available online at VenturaHarborVillage.com (Once completed, save changes to the form and email to marketing@venturaharbor.com.)
Owners are known to coordinate costumes with their dogs. Canines will compete for the top dog spot in costume categories including: Best in Show, Spookiest, Cutest/Prettiest, Most Creative, and Most Sea-worthy. Winners will receive blue ribbons and gift certificates to select Harbor Village restaurants, boutiques, and attractions. Each winner also gets a chance to pick out a pumpkin from the mini pumpkin patch.
All doggies that participate get a treat bag from Ventura Pet Barn and all owners get a Wooden Nickel redeemable for a discount at Coastal Cone Ice Cream. A professional photographer will be on site to snap photos of pooches and their owners as well!
Learn more at https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/howl-o-ween-dog-costume-contest-2019/
Kids Seaside Trick Or Treat
The fang-tastic day continues when Ventura Harbor Village welcomes costumed kids and parents to the waterfront for a Seaside Trick or Treat on Saturday October 26, from 1pm to 3pm.
Families decked to the 9’s navigate through the Village with more than 20 treat stops at participating Harbor boutiques and restaurants. It will be an afternoon full of Halloween sweets and fun! Not to be missed is Ventura Harbor’s Villages newest sweet spot, Top This Chocolate where customers can witness candy being made right before their eyes.
All ages can enjoy face painting provided by Happy Rainbow, spooky psychic readings by spiritual advisor Polla, and Spooktacular photos with tropical birds. Stop by the free arts and crafts booth provided by Macaroni Kid!
Got tweens? The Ultimate Escape Rooms offers an interactive mystery experience with four themed-rooms to choose from in at Ventura Harbor Village. Solve the puzzles in “The Attic, ” “Wizards Lair,” “We Are All Mad Here,” or the “Mermaids Curse.” and escape in an hour or less IF you can. Earn bragging rights with your buddies. Most rooms can accommodate 10 people maximum; reservations are recommended.
Grab some fall sweet treats and eats, with candy apples and homemade fudge at the Village Carousel and Arcade or try your luck at Zoltar the famous fortune teller. Kiddos can ride the haunted Carousel decked out with Halloween fun. Ventura Harbor Village boasts fresh seafood options to celebrate National Seafood Month in October.
Ventura Harbor Village is located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive in Ventura.
Learn more about the Seaside Trick or Treat at https://www.venturaharborvillage.com/event/kids-seaside-trick-or-treat-2019/
